CBC: Quebec elects CAQ majority government, Liberals see historic losses
Liberals knocked out of power by François Legault's party; Parti Québécois leader resigns
Coalition Avenir Québec, a right-of-centre party that has never held power, will form a majority government in Quebec, dealing a historic blow to the incumbent Liberals.
In a rowdy victory speech, premier-designate François Legault said voters had finally set aside the divisive battle over sovereignty that has consumed provincial politics for the last 50 years.
"Today, we have made history," he said. "There are many Quebecers who have demonstrated that it is possible to have yesterday's adversaries work together, to work for the Quebec of tomorrow, together."
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WNU editor: I live in Quebec, and no, I was not surprised by the result even though all the polls were saying otherwise. The next big election is the federal election next year. And the issues that will determine that election will be the same that determined this one. The economy, open borders, and the gut feeling that we are going the wrong direction. If I was in Prime Minister Trudeau's office right now, and with four provincial Liberal governments being voted out of power in the past year, I would be worried about the future.
More News On The Election Of Quebec
Quebec elects CAQ majority government -- CTV
CAQ elected as Quebec's government with a majority -- CTV Montreal
Right-leaning Coalition Avenir Quebec wins majority government -- Toronto Sun/Canadian Press
Quebec Nationalist Victory Is Latest Loss for Canadian Liberals -- Bloomberg
Canada’s Quebec province swings to the right in blow to Trudeau -- France 24
Quebec may just have had its most important election in 50 years -- CBC
Who is François Legault, Quebec's next premier? -- CBC
